Placement Review at PwC

The Role

Role Description

Carrying out research into prospective clients.
Research into Case Law on tax disagreements.
Correspondence with HMRC
Research into Companies' accounts and comparison of tax figures
Tax reconciliations for clients and other companies in same peer group

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The people I worked with were fantastic and really helpful

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most staff members were really happy to have me working for them and tried to give me interesting and challenging tasks

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Support was given in the form of a careers coach and buddy. Both were very useful to have and were keen to help me meet my aims and desires.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Varied from day to day. Mostly very busy (in a good way). Some days were a struggle to find work

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given freedom and flexibility in my work and was not checked up on all the time.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Working as part of a team in a professional environment was invaluable experience. Equally, learning how to use computer software such as databases and lotus notes was very useful. I also managed to improve my research skills and was able to go on some technical courses which should stand me in good stead if I return to a similar department after I graduate

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Sometimes very quiet, especially when holiday season came around. Mostly enjoyable however

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

One small hiccup at the beginning as my laptop was sent to the wrong place and I couldn't start work until late afternoon but otherwise, very well thought out. Lots of support networks. frequent meetings with other gap scholars from around the country. Good training sessions offered

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was able to attend Local as well as national learning events and was given a lot of flexibility as to what I wanted to learn about. This could not have been done better

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Have already secured a conditional offer with PwC for when I graduate. Looking forward to it

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Frequent meetings among our peer group. many organised by the firm. others organised by individuals. Good budget for Xmas scholar party!

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Lived near Oxford, worked in West end of London. Not cheap to commute and west end is expensive for most things. However it never stopped people going out for a few drinks after work

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of good bars and clubs around charing cross area of London. Only downside was the high prices

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

In a 9 month placement, we were involved in fundraising for an under performing school, took part in a charity skydive, delivered presents to under privileged kids and even helped to paint a school.
I also joined the firm's hockey team and enjoyed fixtures against rival companies.

Review 277/277 for PwC

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